ESPE Abstracts

Background: Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants tend to have slower postnatal growth than the fetuses of the same gestational age (GA)1. Higher nutrient intake and better early growth are associated with better neurocognitive outcomes; excessive nutrient intakes may lead to metabolic consequences. Nutrient intakes for optimal growth, body composition and neurodevelopment are not known.Objectives: To assess gr...